Tag: Founders

Nigerian Startup Mytherapist Connects Users to Therapists, Records 25K Users, 4K Paid Bookings

Nigeria
Nigerian mental health technology startup Mytherapist is helping individuals and couples access professional therapy through online consultations, appointment bookings and digital wellbeing tools, as it seeks to make mental healthcare more accessible and affordable. Founded in 2021...

Helium Health Secures $2.5m Google.org Grant to Deploy AI for Maternal Healthcare in Nigeria

Nigeria
Nigerian healthcare technology startup Helium Health has secured a $2.5 million grant from Google.org to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at improving maternal healthcare delivery and reducing preventable deaths in Nigeria. The funding will support the...

At 17, Nigeria’s Charis George Is Building iCOVE to Empower Africans and Redefine How the Continent Builds Startups

Africa
When Charis George describes his work, he does not use the language of precocity. He does not say he is gifted, or exceptional. He...

Top 10 African Tech Founders You Should Know

Africa
African tech founders are redefining the continent’s digital economy, building companies that span fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, logistics, and deep technology. These founders are not...

Will Investors Stop Funding African Startups as Okra Shuts Down?

Business
The sudden shutdown of Nigerian fintech startup Okra has reignited expert conversations about the sustainability of venture-backed tech ventures in Africa. Once hailed as one...

The Rise of Graceful Exits: Okra’s Shutdown Marks a Maturing Trend in African Tech

AI In Africa
When fintech startup Okra announced its shutdown earlier this year, it was tempting to file it under yet another failed venture in Africa’s high-stakes...

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